Chair: Aaron B. Stephan, Once Innovations by Signify
Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 8:00 AM EDT
Lighting represents a major environmental factor that can impact poultry behavior, physiology, and affective state. Recent experimental insights, along with technological advancements are leading to the next generation of management strategies that utilize lighting to positively improve poultry welfare. This symposium will cover some of these latest advancements, offering a cross-disciplinary perspective that links novel environmental management strategies with poultry welfare.
Standard Registration offers a discounted rate for attendees. Be sure to register early as Standard Registration is only available until June 30, 2023. Savings is in USD.
PSA has a limited number of rooms reserved with the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown at a special low rate. These room rates are only available until June 12, 2023! Book early!
8:00 AM EDT
Recent innovations in lighting technologies: An overview.
Aaron B. Stephan, Once Innovations by Signify
8:20 AM EDT
Evaluation of lighting intensity and spectral preferences in fast- and slow-growing broiler strains.
Ingrid C. de Jong, Wageningen University
9:00 AM EDT
Management of egg-laying chickens in aviaries with spectrally dynamic lighting schedules.
Max Pfund, Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch
9:30 AM EDT
The effect of light spectrum on broiler welfare, visual acuity and production.
Karen Schwean-Lardner, University of Saskatchewan
10:00 AM EDT
Break.
10:30 AM EDT
Lighting gradients promote freedom of choice for broilers.
Karen D. Christensen, Tyson Foods Inc.
11:00 AM EDT
Dynamic laser enrichment for poultry.
Elizabeth A. Bobeck, Iowa State University
11:30 AM EDT
Physiological and welfare effects of lighting for ducks pre- and post-egg incubation.
